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Big Little Truths

The gripping sequel to the worldwide bestseller and inspiration for the award-winning TV series, Big Little Lies

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Big Little Truths

By: Liane Moriarty
Narrated by: Caroline Lee, Ella Le Fournour
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The new novel from #1 international bestseller Liane Moriarty, and the sequel to the worldwide phenomenon and inspiration for the award-winning TV series, Big Little Lies . . .

Ten years ago, at the Pirriwee Primary school gates, the friendships of Celeste, Jane and Madeline were forged in the fires of young motherhood, the big little lies we all tell to hide our deepest fears and secrets – and the event that changed everything.

Now mothers to hormonal teens, these frazzled friends are starting to worry about the strangers occupying their kids’ bedrooms. Or they would, if they weren’t so distracted by their own problems.

Because:
Madeline’s landmark birthday is about to land a bombshell.
Jane’s rock-solid marriage is suddenly crumbling.
And Celeste’s mother-in-law is asking awkward questions about the past.

Not to mention the mystery of who sent the school principal a freshly severed finger.

So many difficult little truths.

Such a pity then that not a one of them can see the biggest ugliest truth hiding in their midst . . .

© Liane Moriarty 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026

 Editors Select Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Mystery Psychological Romantic Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction
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Big Little Truths is a deliciously addictive drama that is equal parts juicy, gripping, and impossible to put down. I loved diving back into the lives of these unforgettable characters and watching their stories unfold in ways that were both intriguing and deeply satisfying (Freida McFadden, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author)
Moriarty [is] a masterly storyteller … this is as addictively quaffable as a holiday spritz
It’s both a thriller and a romcom – and it was worth the wait
Oh my GOD. Every time I read a new Liane Moriarty my blood runs cold with jealousy and awe. This book is EVERYTHING. It's brave to write a sequel to an iconic book - but this is a triumph. The plot had me gripped and confounded I'm grateful to Liane for writing it (Marian Keyes)
A hilarious and painfully accurate portrayal of mid-life chaos
Warm, funny, shocking and twisty. Written with such skill and heart, reading Big Little Truths felt like catching up with old friends. I adored it (Chris Whitaker, Sunday Times bestselling author of All the Colours of the Dark)
What a dazzling pleasure it is to be in Liane Moriarty’s mind! She captures perfectly the tender agony of trying to parent teenagers, of being suddenly locked out of the inner life of the child you loved more than your own self, even as you are tossed like a sock in the dryer by the rest of your life. The rare sequel that is just as good (and juicy) as the original (Rufi Thorpe, author of Margo’s Got Money Troubles)
I love how Moriarty draws upon real life headlines for her story, while keeping us close to the universal concerns of women
Equal parts domestic drama and murder, it's exactly the kind of page-turner Moriarty does really best, balancing suspense with the everyday chaos of family life
There’s high-school angst, a history project, a severed finger. Most of all, there’s Moriarty’s lovely authorial voice, funny and kind, subversive and dark. A multi-stranded tapestry of midlife in all its dubious glory
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Like all liane moriarty fans, I was so excited for this sequel, story was absolutely fantastic!! Couldn’t put it down! Need more!!!!!

Yet another absolute winner!!!

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Was concerned this wouldn’t live up to expectations but it 100% did! Felt so compforting to be thrown back into the lives of the previous characters who had all grown and developed on realistic trajectories. Also enjoyed the story line I love how Liane Moriarty always delves into important topics entwined with day to day life

Exceeded expectations!

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Loved this book, listened to first book again and loved it all over again, loved both, fab follow on book.

Fabulous!

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Loved it . It was so good - better than the first one (which I loved) all the different emotions.

Loved it.

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Loved the characters, the story line. I could see it all in my minds eye. Have read ever single one of Laines books, loved them all and this was such a great listen. Did not disappoint.

Outstanding.

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